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British Values

Intent

The Department for Education states that there is a need “to create and enforce a clear and rigorous expectation on all schools to promote the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs”.
The government set out its definition of British values in 2011.

At St George's, these values are promoted and reinforced regularly through special whole-school assemblies and the whole-school curriculum.

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Implementation

At St George’s our curriculum aims to deliver a 21st Century education that will equip our children with the skills required to be independent and responsible citizens. These skills are embedded into all aspects of the curriculum and are also taught discretely through our RE and RHE programmes of study. The school uses Pupil Voice which promotes our children’s right to be heard and express their views. We value our pupils’ opinions and work together with the community and parish to make a positive difference at every opportunity.

Impact

We encourage all children to leave St George’s as caring and responsible citizens who:

  • understand how citizens can influence decision-making through the democratic process
  • understand that the freedom to hold other faiths and beliefs is protected by law
  • accept that people having different faiths or beliefs from oneself (or having none) should be accepted and tolerated, and should not be the cause of prejudicial or discriminatory behaviour
  • understand the importance of identifying and combatting discrimination
  • are secure in their values and beliefs
  • respect others
  • recognise responsibilities as a global community
  • have a sense of worth, purpose and personal identity
  • are able to challenge justice
  • make informed choices
  • can handle difficult situations
  • have enquiring minds
  • can communicate well
  • are able to learn independently and with others
  • have essential learning skills in English, Maths, science and computing
  • are creative and resourceful
  • work co-operatively
  • develop problem-solving skills
  • use and apply and transfer skills to differing situations
  • are confident individuals who are able to live safe, healthy and fulfilling lives
  • relate to others and form good relationships
  • know how to sustain and improve the environment and consider the needs of present and future generations when making choices.

Opportunities and skills around the British Values

Democracy

A culture built upon freedom and equality, where everyone is aware of their rights and responsibilities.

EYFS

Children are taught school rules and the importance of following the rules there are opportunities to gain house points for their house.
Pupils are always listened to by adults and are taught to listen carefully and with concern to each other, respecting the rights of every individual
Weekly certificates
Rewards for treating others with kindness/care- House points Making decisions in play/work activities
Vote for story of the day
Pupil voice is used - with support from school staff.
We regularly invite our local MP and councillors into St George’s to discuss democracy with our pupils.

Key Stage One (Year 1 and 2)

Continued opportunities to earn Dojo points as a reward for ethos and attitude to school work and life in school.
Weekly certificates are given out in assemblies Children voting for school council representatives Pupil voice to recognise pupils’ ideas and thoughts.
We regularly invite our local MP and councillors into St George’s to discuss democracy with our pupils.

Lower Key Stage Two (Year 3 and 4)

Pupil voice to recognise pupils’ ideas and thoughts.
Children are taught more in depth about how their actions, roles and responsibilities bring about rewards and working together as a house supports this.
Continued opportunities to earn House points as a reward for ethos and attitude to school work and life in school.
Weekly certificates are given out in assemblies that are directly linked to the schools 4-point Mission statement.
We regularly invite our local MP and councillors into St George’s to discuss democracy with our pupils.

Upper Key Stage Two (Year 5 and 6)

Whole class debates and listening to others opinions and interests
The elections of the Head boy and Head girl are based solely on pupil votes, reflecting our British electoral system.
The beginnings of democracy are taught through historical research of the Ancient Greece civilisation
Continued opportunities to earn House points as a reward for ethos and attitude to school work and life in school.
Weekly certificates are given out in assemblies
Black History and the impact of slavery is studied in the curriculum.
We regularly invite our local MP and councillors into St George’s to discuss democracy with our pupils.

Rule of Law

This is the need for rules to make a happy, safe and secure environment to live and work.

Individual Liberty

This is the protection of your rights and the rights of others around you.

Mutual Respect

This is understanding that we all don’t share the same beliefs and values. Respecting those values, ideas and beliefs of others whilst not imposing our own onto them.